Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Why MUSC Health The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is South Carolina's academic health system. MUSC's Interventional Radiology department is at the forefront of innovation and new technologies, offering alternatives to surgical treatment for many conditions and, in some cases, eliminating the need for hospitalization. About the Role MUSC is seeking a full-time Vascular Interventional Radiologic (VIR) Technologist for Interventional Radiology (Main) in downtown Charleston, employed by the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). The schedule is day shift, weekdays, rotating four 10-hour shifts per week (7:30a–6p, occasionally 7a–7:30p). Call is minimal: one weeknight every other week and one weekend every 10–14 weeks, with one holiday per year and one quarterly disaster-team assignment. The VIR Technologist assists physicians with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, using x-ray and other imaging techniques such as CT, MRI and ultrasound, and is responsible for sterile technique, equipment operation, image quality assurance, and compassionate patient care. Responsibilities Reporting to the Vascular and Interventional Radiology RT Supervisor, work alongside the interventional radiologist and RN to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. Obtain all equipment needed for each procedure, position and image patients, resolve equipment issues, and demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies, and equipment including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and ancillary therapeutic devices. Prepare, administer, and document contrast throughout procedures. Corroborate each patient's clinical history with the procedure, provide patient communication, assessment, and monitoring, and post-process digital data for display or records with proper technical quality and identification. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and 1 year of radiology experience (hospital-based experience preferred). ARRT registration and licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association are required, along with current BLS (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider). Compensation and Benefits This is an hourly position (pay grade Health-28); a specific pay range is not published on the official posting. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible candidates, and $8/hour idle call pay. MUSC offers competitive compensation and incentives, flexible scheduling options, a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth and specialization, and modern equipment and technology. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. MUSC participates in the federal E-Verify program.